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Ons Jabeur hopes Saturday's Wimbledon final will be a game-changer: at the third time of asking she is bidding to become the first African or Arab woman to win a Grand Slam singles title.Three years ago, the Australian Open quarter finalist said she felt as if she was now at the level that could enable her to reach Grand Slam semi-final -- "or even win it".

Ons Jabeur hopes Saturday's Wimbledon final will be a game-changer: at the third time of asking she is bidding to become the first African or Arab woman to win a Grand Slam singles title. The 28-year-old Tunisian takes on Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic, hoping to go one better than last year when Elena Rybakina beat her in the final at the All England Club. Jabeur continues to push the limits, despite a sometimes difficult period following a series of injuries.

Tennis star now into the semis after defeating Kazakh opponent two sets to one

The Tunisian tennis star is breaking down barriers — one drop shot at a time. The Tunisian tennis star is breaking down barriers — one drop shot at a time.

Hailing her as the "nation's pride" and "ambassador of happiness", Tunisians remained enthralled with tennis star Ons Jabeur Saturday, celebrating her presence in the prestigious Wimbledon final despite…

Hailing her as 'the pride of the nation' and 'an ambassador of happiness', Tunisians remained wowed by tennis star Ons Jabeur on Saturday, who celebrated her

Although the tennis player lost at the women's final on Saturday, her hometown of Ksar Hellal is bursting with pride at her progress

Ons Jabeur, who on Thursday became the first African woman in the Open era to reach a Grand Slam singles final, has emerged as a national hero at home in Tunisia.

HAMMAM SOUSSE, Tunisia: Ons Jabeur will make history on Thursday when she walks on to the Centre Court at Wimbledon as the first Arab woman to compete in a Grand Slam semifinal. Fifteen years ago, Ons Jabeur’s young tennis sparring partner could see the Tunisian was destined for glory — even if he suffered a broken arm in the process. Omar Laabidi remembers being repeatedly

Fifteen years ago, Ons Jabeur’s young tennis sparring partner could see the Tunisian was destined for glory - even if he suffered a broken arm in the process.